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    Social Brew Cafe

    4.7 (150 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Special of the day - french toast.
    Charlie C.

    Great atmosphere- very attentive service - amazing food! Everything fresh and super delicious.

    smoked salmon salad
    Lily H.

    We came for brunch twice in our week-long visit to Sydney. Everything on the menu not only sounds delicious, but is really tasty. It really gave us a sour taste of how bad breaky is in America with what's so readily available in Sydney! Both days we went were Saturdays and there was a bit of a wait to be seated, the cafe is extremely busy for both dine-in and take-away. Service is fairly quick and servers are all friendly. The location is in Surrey Hills a couple blocks away from the bustling touristy Darling Harbor. The green smoothie is very tasty and refreshing. We tried the smoked salmon salad, the soft shell crab tacos, ricotta hotcakes, and the breaky sandwich. All were delicious, well seasoned, and a solid amount of food for the price. A definite recommend for anyone's trip into Sydney!

    Salmon avocado salad on Syrian bread for breakfast. With a large coffee.
    Peter W.

    Great coffee and vibe. That's all you need. Crab was outstanding but not good finger food like a taco should be. Really want to try the pork belly sandwich - looked excellent. This became my go to breakfast place in Darling harbor. Had the avocado salmon salad breakfast and it was excellent. Service has been excellent.

    Loaded double double
    Scott W T.

    Great food amazing coffee and tea. Short walk from the harbor. Staff was very friendly

    Giselle A.

    Ricotta hot cakes! These were so yummy. I ate them pretty fast and didn't share with anyone because they were that good ;). I ordered a green smoothie to balance it all out. Smoothie was a nice way to end my brekkie at this restaurant. Others with me ordered the salmon Benedict and the smoked salmon flatbread. They were all delicious and all plates were empty. Cheers!

    Outside front
    Raul R.

    5 stars all around for the staff and delicious food. It was raining and they still accommodate folks outside and got wet to provide excellent service. I had the Avocado and Salmon flat bread and was just delicious. The coffee is also among the best you can find (top 3 rated in Australia I believe). Check this fantastic little spot out, you won't be disappointed!

    Macchiato & an Iced tea.
    Ron P.

    Ron & Jo are on the go down under and Wow! We've found our breakfast place in Sydney and are coming back before we leave! I yelped you the Social Brew Cafe which was a few blocks from where we are staying so off we went. They have seating outside and inside and it was a little chilly and they had a table available inside so we grabbed it. The menu has a lot of tantalizing choices and our very nice waitress made some suggestions that we took. Jo went with the ricotta pancakes with iced tea and I ordered the smoked salmon with a macchiato. Our drinks were served quickly and my wife's crimson iced tea had a nice flavor and macchiato was served dark and rich. Jo's pancakes came with a liberal number of fresh strawberries and the ricotta was spread between the first and second pancake with a pistachio butter (lots of ground pistachios) in between the second and third cake. These pancakes were well presented and so delicious! Jo order a side of bacon which was a crispy generous Canadian bacon that was so also tasty and a good accompaniment. My smoked salmon had a mild smoke taste and the micro mesclun lettuce bed was went well with the flat bread and buttermilk dressing. Very good! We had a great meal and expect to come back in our short stay here. Which says a lot! I am Bookmarking the Social Brew Cafe! Food & Beverage 4.75 Great tasting food and cut above most breakfast places in presentation and taste! I prefer a smokier salmon but I am nitpicking. Service 5 Outstanding pleasant waitress was great and responsive. Atmosphere 4.5 Comfortable and cozy. Outdoor eating area as next to a green space which adds to the experience. Price 4.5 Great value for what you get for your dollar! OA 4.75 - I would be a regular here and we plan on coming back for another meal or two while we are here. Returned for a second time and had another awesome experience ordering the Mushroom Bruschetta. A thick slice of sourdough bread that mushrooms and two poached eggs with cream fresh and grated cheese flavored with truffles and pink of beef sausage. I had the loaded double, a stack of two slices of bread that sandwich ham and melted cheese between and topped with a free range sunny side up egg. They simply have some excellent food that is well prepared and presented. Absolutely love going here!

    Ricotta Hotcakes
    Melissa M.

    I'm so glad I found Social Brew! It was so wonderful that in our three days in Sydney, we had breakfast here twice. Social Brew has a walk up counter for take away orders and they also have table service where you can sit inside or outside on the patio. All the food and drinks I had were great! I enjoyed a long black and a cappuccino, and both were smooth and tasty. For food I had the ricotta hotcakes and the eggs on sour dough toast. The hotcakes were moist and fluffy, and they had fresh strawberries which were delicious. There was pistachio butter between the two cakes and it gave the hotcakes a nice crunch. When I got eggs and toast, I had the eggs scrambled. They were just the way I like them - not runny but also not dry (I.e. just right). The toast was also very tasty. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. The second time we stopped in there was eight of us, and they were great about helping us split the orders into our four separate checks so we could pay at the the walk up counter. The interior had a casual and calm aesthetic to it, and I could've sat there and drank coffee and eaten delicious food all day!

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    Great food and ambiance. Staff very friendly. Delicious. Can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu.

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    Amazing ambience. Coffee was the best we've had in Sydney. The service and food also great. As must stop for breakfast.

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    It was ok. Had coffee with my friends. I'm new in the area, still need to discover new places.

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    Ground Control Cafe

    Ground Control Cafe

    4.0(25 reviews)
    1.8 kmSydney
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    This is Major Tom to... No! I won't go down that road, let's try another route. Like the dumbbell…read morewielding moustachioed man of strength at the circus this cold drip coffee connoisseur delights and astounds the crowd as he goes about his daily grind. First impressions count, and GC had me at hello... That 'tash, is to curling what.... Curling is to the winter olympics. Awesome sauce! I fully expect moustache rides will be on the menu if business ever hits the skids. Alas, despite the gleeful charm of the curly coifed one, nothing short of an excellent coffee with character was going to make the all important lasting impression on me and sadly in that area GC disappoints. I gave GC the Soy Latte test and the Long Black test and it just doesn't measure up to other coffee in the area. I like strong coffee with complexity and GC just doesn't have that. It's not the worst but it is very weak despite using the same La Marzocco espresso machine (that Barista's rave about for ease of use) as other places in the area. The service at GC however is very good and to some people that's first priority. So if you aren't too fussy about your coffee and are looking for a smile and a spring in your step from an energetic soul then get your morning fix at GC, and start the day on a happy note.

    Nice little coffee shop right underneath Circular Quay Train Station, at the opposite side to the…read moreferry wharfs. Grab a coffee in your BYO Cup and run for the next train or ferry Or if you have time, take your coffee up to the Cahill Expressway Lookout and relax while enjoying your coffee with a great view over the Quay!

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    The Grounds of The City

    The Grounds of The City

    4.0(80 reviews)
    1.1 kmSydney
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    Nice spot but where do I begin? I'm always torn when coming to a place but not fully experiencing…read moreit. This place was recommended to us by a local family friend. We came in thinking it was just a coffee shop, but it's essentially a restaurant that also has a focus on coffee. They have a full bar and a window to the outside where you can order just coffee and tea to go. As for the interior it's dimly lit and sort of has romantic date night vibes. We essentially only ordered coffee and one person ordered a cake slice. The lychee cake was pretty good per my aunt. A couple people ordered the Coco Loco, which is basically an espresso martini on steroids with Nutella and something like a Ferrero Rocher. I ordered a latte and their Affogato. The latte was very smooth and BI is arguably one of the best I've ever had. Is the Affogato a cheat code because they use like a tiramisu ice cream? You could argue that case. You can also buy their blends of coffee beans, subject to availability. While the latte was very smooth, I can't say it was mind blowing but it was still pretty good.

    First time in Australia experiencing the culture and culinary experiences. Please take that into…read moreconsideration when reading this. I also reserve 4 and 5 star reviews for exceptional service with unforgettable dining experiences. The ambience is intimate but also noisy. I will say the coffee here and in Australia in general is some of the best coffee I've ever had. I ordered (2) espresso martinis, pancakes, and the sirloin steak breakfast with a side hashbrown. My pancakes were stone cold but I will say the aesthetics on it made it edible. The pistachio butter cream was to die for. My steak was ok ; for the price I simply just wanted more. I could be wrong but I doubt it was even 6oz. If you have this place on your radar be sure to make reservations. This goes for almost every restaurant in Sydney. My server was Cassie who was very personable and even gave us tips on what to watch out for dining in Sydney.

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    The Grounds of The City - Strawberry chiffon cake  Great to stop and enjoy for afternoon tea

    Strawberry chiffon cake Great to stop and enjoy for afternoon tea

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